The biggest complaint about journaling by hand is it’s inconvenient. Writing isn’t exactly hard, but it’s so much easier to type, especially considering most of us spend a lot of time in front of a screen anyway. Writing forces you to slow down, but that might not be a bad thing.Writing by hand requires more subtle and complicated motion from your fingers than typing, so it actually increases activity in the brain’s motor cortex. This explains why journaling can feel therapeutic and almost meditative.
Using a favorite pen, along with premium papers or card stock can make all the difference when leaving a note for someone. You can communicate more than just the content, conveying a mood or sentiment, simply by adding that personal touch with your own handwriting and a pop of color.
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